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Mantra: The Rules of Indulgence [Hardcover]

Jehangir Mehta (Author)
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May 20, 2008

Enter a world of adventure and indulgence in this exotic cookbook by the chef Bon AppÉtit has called "an anarchic artist of the last course."

Renowned chef Jehangir Mehta has relentlessly immersed himself in creating inventive desserts and other dishes at his new Manhattan food and wine bar, Graffiti, and as the creator of the sumptuous confections for his online store and event-management company, Partistry. He draws endless inspiration from his Indian heritage and from ayurveda, the ancient science of health and medicine. Now, in this gorgeous book?, Mehta shares his holistic approach to refreshing the body, mind, and spirit through delicious recipes using only the purest and most beneficial ingredients.

  • Wake up to the enticing aroma of fresh-baked Jasmine-Glazed Doughnuts or delectable Hazelnut CrÊpes with Caramel-Pine Nut Sauce.
  • Delight in one of Mehta's celebrated flavor fusions: Salty Caramel Tapioca Tarts, Green Papaya and Persimmon Salad with Pepper-Coconut Sorbet, and Lime-Brushed Melon Mille-feuille with Beet Sorbet.
  • Enjoy Mehta's Persian Caraway Seed Cookies and Falooda with Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream, and experience the best of Mexico and India with a superlative Tres Leches Cake with Coconut-Curry Emulsion, Pears, and Almond.

Whether you are preparing a spectacular feast for a dinner party or a simple dessert on a whim, you'll be inspired by the amazing range of ingredients in the book—from the most common to the rather unusual. This captivating book is perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of the culinary arts and the restorative properties of nature.


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“Mantra teaches the wisdom of a healthy, balanced dessert with style and sophistication.” (Dr. Mehmet Oz )

“When the mere reading of a cookbook’s index is cause enough to linger, its author must be doing something right.” (washingtonpost.com )

About the Author

Vote now for Chef Jehangir Mehta to have his own show on the Ophrah OWN Network!

Jehangir Mehta is the chef and owner of Graffiti, a food and wine bar in New York's East Village, and the creator of Partistry, an event-management company featuring handmade confections, teas, chocolates, and hand-painted wedding cakes. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and has been a pastry chef at some of the finest restaurants in New York City, including Jean-Georges, Mercer Kitchen, Union Pacific, Compass, Aix, and Sapa. He lives in New York City with his wife.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Ecco (May 20, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060899859
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060899851
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful and easy to read, May 23, 2008
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this book takes an unusually ingredient-centric approach to cooking: each recipe is focused on a single ingredient, and the book itself is broken down into sections like "herbs," "flowers," and so on. i actually like this, because it helps you focus on the flavors and range of that ingredient. each recipe also features a short paragraph about the cultural history of the showcased ingredient; these make for good reading while waiting for the pot to boil. in all, the book is quite easy to read, and the few recipes i've tried were not that difficult to pull off. there's also a ton of really nice pictures, which is always a plus and takes the guesswork out of plating.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for collections specializing in international fusion cookbooks, September 11, 2008
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Chef and author Jehangir Mehta has created memorable desserts and dishes at his new Manhattan food and wine bar Graffiti, and here offers some of his original flavor fusions for readers interested in different variations on themes. From Turmeric Yorkshire Pudding to a Basil Cocktail and Fragrant Fennel Brittle, East meets West in a truly original pairing of tradition and modernity: perfect for collections specializing in international fusion cookbooks.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Mantra was good, November 7, 2010
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This book provided me with the info that I was looking for although I wish the chef would have included foods on the savory side along with the sweet.I hope to work with him one day soon to see how he uses Ayurveda at his restaurants.
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